The latest versions of the POV-Ray software are available from the following sources.
The headquarters of POV-Ray are on CompuServe in the POVRAY forum, that is managed by some of the team members. We meet there to share information, useful programs and utilities and graphics created by POV-Ray. Members of our CompuServe Forum also get early access to beta versions and first hand support from POV-Team members. Everyone is welcome to join in on the action on CIS:POVRAY. Hope to see you there! You can get information on joining CompuServe by calling (800)848-8990 or visit the CompuServe home page http://www.compuserve.com. Direct CompuServe access is also available in Japan, Europe and many other countries.
The internet home of POV-Ray is reachable on the World Wide Web via the address http://www.povray.org and via ftp as ftp.povray.org. Please stop by often for the latest files, utilities, news and images from the official POV-Ray internet site.
The comp.graphics.rendering.raytracing newsgroup has many competent POV-Ray users that are very willing to share their knowledge. They generally ask that you first browse a few files to see if someone has already answered the same question, and of course, that you follow proper "netiquette". If you have any doubts about the qualifications of the folks that frequent the group, a few minutes spend at the Ray Tracing Competition pages at www.povray.org will quickly convince you!
Unfortunately all books on POV-Ray are out of print and there are no plans to reprint them. Many popular computer magazines have been authorized to distribute POV-Ray on cover CDs. Note that such distributions of the official version of POV-Ray is permitted under the terms of the General License in the file POVLEGAL.DOC. The POV-Team does not endorse the distributor or its products. The POV-Team receives no compensation for this distribution.
The POV-Team does endorse some CD-ROMs containing POV-Ray which are prepared by team members. A portion of the proceeds from these CDs support our internet sites and other team activities. You can always find the latest information on what is available at our web site www.povray.org.